Assistant Professor, Business Analytics Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/1021/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=493714&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Job No: 24195 Department: College of BusinessWork Type: Faculty Location: Main Campus (Houghton, MI) Full Time / Part Time: Full TimeCategories: Business Summary The College of Business at Michigan Technological University invites applications for a faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of Business Analytics with an anticipated start date in August 2025. Applicants should be able to teach a broad variety of business analytics courses. The successful candidate should have an earned doctorate in Business Analytics, Management Information Systems, Quantitative Finance or other technical business degrees, or in Data Science or related technical degrees with a focus in business (e.g., Data Science PhD with an MBA) at the time of employment. Teaching and research areas of interest include one or more of the following: business analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning for business, business intelligence, business statistics, quantitative finance, and related areas. Michigan Tech attracts world-class faculty who enrich the educational experience of smart, motivated, and adventurous students. Applicants who are committed to promoting a sense of belonging and contributing to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning environment for all are strongly encouraged to apply (https://www.mtu.edu/diversity-inclusion/). Responsibilities Develop and maintain a rigorous and vigorous, nationally visible research program. Contribute effectively to undergraduate and graduate teaching with a student-centric, learner-oriented, experiential approach to instruction in residential and online modalities.Constructively engage in department, college, university, and professional service activities.Integrate safety practices into daily activities and commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Required Education, Certifications, Licensures The successful candidate should have an earned doctorate in Business Analytics, Management Information Systems, Quantitative Finance, Accounting Analytics, or other technical business degrees, or in Data Science or related technical degrees with a focus in business (e.g., Data Science PhD with an MBA) at the time of employment.Required Experience Develop and maintain a rigorous and vigorous, nationally visible research program. Evidence of research activity that can lead to the publication of scholarly work in high-quality, peer-reviewed venues appropriate to the field of study. Desirable Education and/or Experience Earned doctorate from an AACSB accredited school.Documented teaching experience in an institution of higher education with good teaching evaluations.Documented industry experience in business analytics.Documented publications in high-quality, peer-reviewed journal outlets related to business analytics. Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Evidence of the ability to teach core business analytics courses, such as Introduction to Business Analytics. Evidence of knowledge of the AACSB and its role in business colleges and schools. Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, program growth, and student success. The ability to contribute effectively to undergraduate and graduate teaching with a student-centric, learner-oriented, experiential approach to instruction in residential and online modalities.Demonstrated strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.Demonstrated skills in business analytics tools. Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Demonstrated ability to design and deliver an academic course in areas of expertise, in both on-campus and online formats.Documented broad knowledge and skills across business analytics areas to accommodate diverse teaching needs.Documented artificial intelligence and machine learning knowledge and skills related to business domains.Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to work for persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints. Documented research interests that align with one or more of Michigan Tech’s research centers or College of Business faculty are preferred. A list of research centers can be found here: https://www.mtu.edu/research/about/centers-institutes/. Language, Mathematics and/or Reasoning Skills Work Environment and/or Physical Demands The work environment is that of a typical office and/or classroom setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department. Required University Training:
Employee Safety Overview
Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
Annual Data Security Training
Annual Title IX Training
Background Check:
Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.
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The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. This is not an E-Verified Position.Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%) 1 FLSA Status Exempt Appointment Term 9 months Shift Pay Rate/Salary Title of Position Supervisor College Dean Posting Type Internal & External Dependent on Funding No Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable) This job is scheduled to begin Fall 2025 semester. For full consideration, complete application packages should be received by 4 November 2024; however, applications will be considered until the position is filled. To apply, visit http://www.employment.mtu.edu/cw/en-us/job/493714Applicants should provide documentation and evidence of the aforementioned criteria in the following documents that should be uploaded to the application system: 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae or resume, 3) a statement of research interests, and 4) a statement of teaching experience and interests. Applicants will be asked to provide the names and contact information of three professional/academic reference providers as part of the application process.We strongly encourage applicants to address the required and desired qualifications in their cover letter along with an explanation of how they will contribute to the Vision and Mission of Michigan Tech (https://www.mtu.edu/stratplan/principles/vision-mission/) . Additional Information The College of Business (http://www.mtu.edu/business/) is AACSB accredited, offers Bachelor's and Master’s degrees in business and economics, including Business Analytics, Management Information Systems, MBA, and Masters in Engineering Management. The unit is a growing, research-active college that encourages discovery-based, experiential learning and linkages between business and technology. The College offers AACSB competitive salaries, attractive benefits, a reduced teaching load, and start-up funding for junior faculty. Michigan Tech is an internationally renowned doctoral research university located in Houghton, Michigan, in the scenic Upper Peninsula on the south shore of Lake Superior. The area provides a unique setting where natural beauty, culture, education, and a diversity of residents from around the world come together to share a superb living and learning experience. Michigan Tech recognizes the importance of supporting faculty members’ partners; candidates selected for on-campus interviews will be invited to bring a guest. Please see additional information at the Partner Engagement Program (https://www.mtu.edu/provost/hiring-initiatives/partner-engagement/) . Michigan Tech is proud to be an ADVANCE (https://www.mtu.edu/advance/) Institution that has three times received National Science Foundation support to increase diversity, inclusion, and the participation and advancement of women and underrepresented individuals in STEM. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations during Michigan Tech’s hiring process please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or hr-help@mtu.edu. Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements) Advertised: 04 Oct 2024 Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close: